Naval Historywith Dr. Alex

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CVA-01, Invincible, and Fearless preserve a global Royal Navy

Four CVA-01s, successor through-deck carriers, and eight Fearless-class LPDs would give Britain a durable fleet able to share more of the US Navy's burden.

Aircraft CarriersAmphibious WarfareAnglo American RelationsCVA-01Fearless Class Landing Platform DocksInvincible Class Aircraft CarriersNaval Force StructureRoyal Navy
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Question

What if Britain built four CVA-01 carriers, the Invincible class, and eight Fearless-class landing platform docks?

Short answer

The Royal Navy could remain the second strongest fleet and give the United States a much more capable burden-sharing ally.

Notes

Keeping four CVA-01 carriers and then building the Invincible class to replace older light carriers would preserve a much larger fixed-wing and anti-submarine aviation force. Eight Fearless-class landing platform docks would add a matching amphibious capacity. The resulting Royal Navy could remain the world's second most powerful fleet rather than contract around a few isolated high-end ships. Washington might initially worry about Britain's ability to act independently, but over time the United States would gain an ally capable of carrying a larger share of global maritime commitments.